Rambus Inc. picked up some network RDRAM support Monday when Elpida Memory Inc. unveiled new 800MHz SO-RIMM modules in 64 megabyte, 128-MByte and 256-Mbyte sizes.
Direct RDRAM is one of a bevy of contending memory types for the network market, including SRAM, DDR SDRAM, fast cycle RAM, and low latency SDRAM.
Elpida touted its new SO-RIMM package size, similar to conventional notebook memory modules, although RDRAM hasn't shown up in the mobile PC market. The Hitachi-NEC joint DRAM venture said the SO-RIMM at 67.6mm by 31.25mm is much smaller than standard size network modules.
The firm also said the SOL-RIMMs have a much smaller pin count of 160 because of the higher throughput per pin of RDRAM.
The 64-MByte module is priced in sample quantities at $40, the 128-MByte at $80, and the 256-MByte at $160.
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